Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance has announced the development of a powerful, flexible, new software-defined radio platform as the cornerstone of its next generation of wireless surveillance products.

Cobham plc announces that it has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Aeroflex Holding Corp. ("Aeroflex") for $10.50 per Aeroflex share in cash following completion, giving the proposed transaction an enterprise value of approximately $1,460m (£869m).

TRAK Microwave is pleased to announce the appointment of David Moorehouse as president and general manager effective July 15, 2013. In his new role, Moorehousewill be leading the TRAK Microwave business, inclusive of the Lorch site in Salisbury, Maryland, and TRAK Microwave Ltd in Dundee, Scotland, as well as his home facility in Tampa, Florida.